Q: AC failed, warm air still flows
The air conditioning in my 2007 Honda CR-V failed at the absolute worst time. I was stuck in traffic on a hot day in July when the cold air stopped flowing. I am very disappointed, the car is otherwise fine at 140,000 miles. What is the most cost-effective way to fix a broken AC?
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